Nervenmassig What does this word mean?

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The discussion revolves around the meaning of the word "nervenmassig," its language of origin, and its possible interpretations. Participants explore its linguistic roots and contextual usage, considering both German and Swedish influences.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that "mässig" is likely German, meaning moderate, while others propose it could be Swedish.
  • There is a debate about the meaning of "nerven," with some suggesting it relates to nerves, potentially indicating a term like 'nerve calming' or 'nervous.'
  • One participant argues that the meaning of "mässig" could apply differently in various contexts, possibly indicating 'large' or 'heavy' rather than just 'moderate.'
  • Another participant points out that "nervous" in German is typically 'nervös,' raising questions about the commonality of "nervenmäßig" compared to other terms.
  • Further elaboration indicates that the suffix '-mäßig' means '-like,' suggesting "nervenmäßig" could imply a connection to being nervous, though its usage is uncertain.
  • A participant mentions that "nervenmäßig" might be used in vernacular to refer to being treated for nerves, indicating a more colloquial interpretation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact meaning or language of "nervenmassig," with multiple competing interpretations and uncertainty about its usage in context.

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Limitations include the lack of specific context for the word's usage, which affects the interpretation of its meaning. The discussion also highlights the potential for varying definitions based on linguistic nuances.

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"nervenmassig" What does this word mean?

"nervenmassig"

What does this word mean? what language is it?

it has 2 dots on top of the letter "a"

Thanks.
 
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mässig - is likely German, but could be Swedish.

In German it means moderate. What is the context?

nerven has to do with the nerves, so possibly, 'nervenmässig' means 'nerve calming'. Does this refer to medication for anxiety?
 
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Astronuc said:
mässig - is likely German, but could be Swedish.

In German it means moderate. What is the context?
I think the 'moderate' meaning applies only in a musical context. In general, it would more likely mean something like 'large', 'heavy', 'lots of', 'much'...
 
Gokul43201 said:
In general, it would more likely mean something like 'large', 'heavy', 'lots of', 'much'...
That would apply to 'maßig' (massive) without the umlaut a, ä, as mentioned in OP "it has 2 dots on top of the letter "a"".
 
Astronuc said:
That would apply to 'maßig' (massive) without the umlaut a, ä, as mentioned in OP "it has 2 dots on top of the letter "a"".
Point taken.
 
it means "nervous," but I'm not sure what language it is.
 
Astronuc hit it on the head straight away then
 
ocean09 said:
it means "nervous," but I'm not sure what language it is.
It's German (Deutsch), but 'nervous' is usually 'nervös', and anxious would be 'ängstlich, bange, unruhig', and worrisome is 'beunruhigend, besorgniserregend'.

It would help to have the context. Also, if one googles "nervenmäßig" one will find many German websites, but the context varies.

I was leaning toward 'anesthetic' or 'tranquilizing' as the definition.

Further elaboration - the German adjectival suffix '-mäßig' means '-like', so it would appear that 'nervenmäßig' would mean 'nervous', but I don't know how common this usage is as compared to 'nervös', or other synonyms.

A friend for whom German is a third language has indicated that 'nervenmäßig' or perhaps being used as a noun 'Nervenmäßig' could mean simply 'nerves', as in 'one is being treated for nerves', which is a reference to being nervous/anxious/worried rather than a reference to the physiological structure. In other words, it's German vernacular. This is a guess on my part without knowing the context.
 
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